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Interpreter/Translation

LAA has provided interpreters/translators to the west central Minnesota area since 1994 when it was first approached by individuals, who were providing the area with interpreting/translating services and by the area medical community, which was looking for a central contact for interpreters and translators.

LAA has a network of interpreters/translators in the following languages:
  • Spanish
  • Somalian
  • German
  • Norwegian
  • Polish


  • Our interpreting/translating clients:
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Courts of Law
  • Law Firms
  • Law Enforcement Centers
  • Financial Institutions


  • LAA provides:
  • Professional and qualified interpreters* who meet the requirements in the state of Minnesota Court Interpreter Roster.
  • Interpreters that can provide consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpreting services.
  • Professional translations of all types of forms including legal documents. Our translations are always proofed by a second translator.
  • Interpreters available for scheduled appointments or for any walk ins that you may have.
  • An established local agency where travel time is not an issue.
  • A 24-hour Spanish and Somali interpreting service line (320) 231-9887 to help you communicate better with your customers and establish a relationship where both you and your customer have trust.


  • *Minnesota statutes define a qualified interpreter as someone who:
      Is readily able to communicate with the hard-of-hearing or non-English speaking person,
      Can translate the proceedings for the person,
      Can accurately repeat and translate the statements of the person to the officials before whom the proceeding is taking place.

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